By William and Deborah Speicher

On February 25, 2012 Rolling Thunder Inc. Florida Chapter 11 held a benefit ride and rally. The unique thing about the ride was that it had four starting places – H-D of New Port Richey, Manatee River H-D, Veterans Memorial Park and Jim’s H-D. All of the rides ended up at Quaker Steak & Lube for the Rally.

The event benefitted Paws for Patriots (Southeastern Guide Dogs) which provides much needed guide dogs for our blind and wounded veterans. The VA provides no funding for guide dogs and this program relies on donations to continue its good work.

Riders arrived at The Lube for the party which was run by none other than Parti Patti herself. There was music courtesy of Modern Mayhem, a classic car show, drill team demo, vendors, raffles, club challenge and much more. Hundreds of supporters showed up on two and four wheels for this event, and the club challenge was won by the Old Town HOG Chapter with 34 bikes and 42 riders.

A big thank you to Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 11 and all that came out that day for continuing to help our military.